Karen Werstein
Director of Strategic Communications at The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon- Claim this Profile
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Amanda Calnan Vowels
Karen and I have worked together for 13 years in many capacities in the PR and communications industry, starting at Wave Rock Communications and later American Red Cross. For the past 8 years, Karen and I have worked as independent communications consultants sharing many common clients and projects as a team. Her unique ability to navigate all types of personalities, needs and styles when working with clients and media is unparalleled in her field. She is the epitome of team-player and works across any barrier to find a fitting solution to clients' toughest communication challenges. Her media successes are solid, well-executed and defining for a client.
Amanda Calnan Vowels
Karen and I have worked together for 13 years in many capacities in the PR and communications industry, starting at Wave Rock Communications and later American Red Cross. For the past 8 years, Karen and I have worked as independent communications consultants sharing many common clients and projects as a team. Her unique ability to navigate all types of personalities, needs and styles when working with clients and media is unparalleled in her field. She is the epitome of team-player and works across any barrier to find a fitting solution to clients' toughest communication challenges. Her media successes are solid, well-executed and defining for a client.
Amanda Calnan Vowels
Karen and I have worked together for 13 years in many capacities in the PR and communications industry, starting at Wave Rock Communications and later American Red Cross. For the past 8 years, Karen and I have worked as independent communications consultants sharing many common clients and projects as a team. Her unique ability to navigate all types of personalities, needs and styles when working with clients and media is unparalleled in her field. She is the epitome of team-player and works across any barrier to find a fitting solution to clients' toughest communication challenges. Her media successes are solid, well-executed and defining for a client.
Amanda Calnan Vowels
Karen and I have worked together for 13 years in many capacities in the PR and communications industry, starting at Wave Rock Communications and later American Red Cross. For the past 8 years, Karen and I have worked as independent communications consultants sharing many common clients and projects as a team. Her unique ability to navigate all types of personalities, needs and styles when working with clients and media is unparalleled in her field. She is the epitome of team-player and works across any barrier to find a fitting solution to clients' toughest communication challenges. Her media successes are solid, well-executed and defining for a client.
Experience
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The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Strategic Communications
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Strategic Communications Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Wild Pacific PR & Strategy
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Co-Founder
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Mar 2015 - Nov 2022
Wild Pacific PR & Strategy helps clients deliver the perfect message to the right audience using the best language and medium. With a diverse client list in a variety of industries -- and specialized experience in non-profit, healthcare, wellness, public health education and public information -- we provide comprehensive content strategy, media training, public speaking and public relations counsel. Wild Pacific PR & Strategy helps clients deliver the perfect message to the right audience using the best language and medium. With a diverse client list in a variety of industries -- and specialized experience in non-profit, healthcare, wellness, public health education and public information -- we provide comprehensive content strategy, media training, public speaking and public relations counsel.
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Portland Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Information Officer
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2021
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Principal
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2007 - Aug 2015
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Grady Britton
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr.PR Manager
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2009 - Dec 2014
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Senior Account Executive
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2000 - 2001
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Education
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1991 - 1995
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree, Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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